Peter I Promises a Tight Military Rule in Yugoslavia
June 17 report says Prince Peter Karageorgevich faces a government likely to be a military dictatorship under army leaders Colonel Maschin and Colonel Mitschiteh. Schickovics, advocate of a republic, was coerced to support the new arrangement at a officers dinner. Avakumovics and Ischiteh attended the assembly as the revolution weighs the republic option against strong army influence.
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Schickovics
Mir Schiokovics
de Odjek
Peter Karageorgeeh
M. Schiokovics
Pata
Senate
Skupshtina
Ischiteh
Avakumovics
Russia
Austria
Peter
Red States
Serbia Erupts in Royal Succession After Assassination
News account of public reaction to the Serbian king’s assassination and the swift proclamation of King Peter I. Officials debate how the army may exploit terms with the new ruler while foreign observers label the revolution brutal. Telegrams praise the king and pledge a hopeful future under his reign.
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Peter
Karageorgeviteh
Rmy
Europe
Teleii
Avaku
Servia
Fimin
Sergia
Senate
Bishop Noskey Bans Drinking at Parish Gatherings
Louisville reports Bishop Noskey of the Catholic diocese of Isville has issued orders restricting drinking and the use of intoxicants at church events. The letter frames a moral directive for parish gatherings.
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Louisville, Ky
Noskey
Isville
Ing
Scott Wins Justice Seat by 44 Votes in District Race
The official canvass in the arth supreme judicial district shows G Scott rat of Aledo elected Justice Carter Republican ney by 44 votes. The new justice will not seat until the next term amid talk of a potential contest.
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Scott
Bringfield
Arth Supreme Judicial District
L, An
Scott Rat
Aledo
Carter
Ney
Roosevelt visits University of Virginia alumni day
President Roosevelt wrapped up his continental tour with a stop at the University of Virginia in Charlottsville. Alumni and public figures filled the rotunda and public hall as he spoke to graduates and students, praising a strong navy during his luncheon address.
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Charlotteshille
Roosevelt
University of Virginia
Reciprocity urged at flour mill workers convention
Minneapolis delegates opened the second annual convention of the International Union of Flour and Cereal Mill Employes with a call for reciprocity with Canada. Resolutions for freer trade will be sent to President Roosevelt. Mayor Haynes welcomed the delegates as brief addresses were delivered by leaders from Topeka and Chicago. Sessions run five days with morning and afternoon meetings.
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Minneapolis
International Union of Flour and Cereal Mill
John M. Finley
Canada
Roosevelt
Haynes
F. BP. Chance
Topeka
Thomas W. Scott
The
Chicago Union
W. J. Smith
Tug Nellie Cotton Narrowly Escapes Sinking in Torch Lake
In Torch lake Houghton Mich the tug Nellie Cotton was nearly sunk when the Rochester propeller struck its stern. The bow tore bulwarks and plates, nine teen aboard panicked, engineer Charles Gulver fell overboard but was rescued, Miss Roberts saved herself with a rope, and the tug was driven ashore. Several passengers were slightly injured.
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Houghton, Mich
Nellie Cotton
Houghton
Rochester
Torch Lake
Charles Gulver
Miss Roberts
Roberts
Sheldon
Milwaukee Wrecking to search for copper cargo on Lane Huron
Oscoda Mich June 17 report one of the most organized treasure hunts on the Great Lakes is planned by the Milwaukee Wrecking Company to locate hulks of sunken vessels six or seven miles offshore on Lane Huron. They seek a large copper cargo lost in early lake navigation.
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Oscoda
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Lane Huron
Milwaukee Wrecking Company
Oil price hike in South Dakota accused to offset kerosene test
Sioux City June 17 The Standard Oil company has raised the price of oil in South Dakota by 1 cent in anticipation of a new kerosene test mandated by the state legislature. It is believed the move will boost profits beyond the value of any oil rejected under the test.
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Standard Oil Company
South Dakota
John W. Gates Returns to New York
John W. Gates arrived in New York from Europe on June 17, marking his homecoming after a European journey.
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John W. Gates
New York
Buroepe
Baseball Scores From Various Cities On June 17
Baseball scores from June 17 show League games in Pittsburg Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 0 Philadelphia New York 1 and 2 twelve innings, Boston Weather, American games in New York Chicago 0 1, Philadelphia St Louis 3, Washington Detroit 5 1, Boston Cleveland 7 0, Association games Toledo Milwaukee 18 5, Indianapolis Minneapolis 0 4, Columbus Kansas City 3 3 seven innings rain, Louisville St Paul 12 4.
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German Reichstag Elections Under Way Amid Turbulence
Reports from Germany note ongoing Reichstag elections while Prince Zu Wied suffers a dislocated leg in a runaway accident near Berlin. Other items include papal medical updates, Cronstadt blaming Jews for war, Hungary's government resigning, Chicago university gifts topping 600000, Ascot results, Cleveland streetcar expansion approved, and a Northwestern Felt Shoe plant fire causing about 70000 in losses.
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Prince Zu Wied
Berlin
John J. Cronstadt
Kischeneff
University of Chicago
Mead
Cleveland
Nothwestern Felt Shoe Company
Webster City
Robber on Roof Captured by Family at Farmhouse
The narrator and relatives wake to a man on their north bedroom window. After a fruitless escape attempt, they slug him with a ripe gourd and trap him in a cider barrel, then bind him and summon a constable. Identified as an escaped convict, he receives a ten year sentence while the household splits a $500 reward.
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Jim
Joe
Mary
Jeet
Ile
Bureau
Uncle Joe
Aunt Mary
M. Quad
Prominent social occasion ends with a child’s delight
In the early housekeeping days a lady of social standing hosted a guest of note and the modest dinner was quickly supplemented by a neighboring caterer. Three-year-old Mary sat through the opening acts and then, at the peak of the dessert service, her eyes widened as she cried out in a clear voice.
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Mary
Factional Friction Eased by Negotiations Between Sides
Scranton Pa June 17 There will be no strike in the anthracite region as operators drop opposition to District Presidents Nicholls Mahy and Dettrey named by the United Mine Workers. A tentative peace pact follows talks via peace envoy P Nell with President Mitchell and conciliation board. The convention adopts a report approving district representatives and joint conciliation action.
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Mbnors
Ienoon
Mitchell
Committee On
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United Mine Workers
Messrs
Nicholls
Dettrey
Fahy
Board of Conciliation
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Conciliators Elected as Districts Vote for Board Members
President Mitchell announces three district conciliators and separate voting on representatives while other districts remain silent. Delegates are elected by district with rousing aye votes, and a resolution transfers grievances to the conciliators. He notes coal price figures and the expected May and June adjustments. Pat Donovan shot by three highwaymen near Clinton, Montana. Donovan dies after returning fire, one robber killed, another wounded, third escapes with his comrade.
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Board of Conciliation
Committee On
Missoula
Mont
Pat Donovan
Clinton
Here
Donovan
Maysville Court Opened Under Guard Amid Lynching Fear
In Maysville Kentucky on June 17 a court session opened with militia protection after three African American suspects in the Farrows assault were brought from Covington for trial. Over 6 000 people gathered seeking vigilante action despite precautions. In Wyoming four men died at a grading camp near Cheyenne when a trestle collapsed trapping workers beneath flat cars.
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Covington
Cheyenne
Wyo
Kilpatrick Bros
Here
Union Pacific
Story of Madame Tsilka and captives in Armecia
The tale centers on Madame Tsilka Nee Mia Stone born in Armenia and educated in the United States. She and another prisoner were held by brigands until U S donations funded their release. Tsilka plans to visit the summer and may settle in Washington after a consul general telegraphed possible permanent relocation. The report notes Major Turner’s resignation and the National Hay Association opening its tenth annual convention in Chicago.
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Teilka
Ned Mia
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Chicago
National Ay Association
Weather forecast for Midwest regions tonight and Wednesday
The forecast predicts generally fair weather in Illinois and Indiana with cooler temps tonight and Wednesday, with northerly winds. Michigan and Wisconsin show partly cloudy skies with showers and brisk northerly winds, while Iowa remains generally fair and cooler with northerly winds.
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Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market Highlights United States Wheat and Livestock Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed wheat and corn futures with July and September contracts shifting. Livestock demand steady with hogs and cattle trading within narrow ranges. receipts in Chicago and other markets indicate mild activity and price stability.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Cncwerene
Chicago Livestock
Secowe
Texas
Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Weak Women
Newspaper advert claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures irregularity, drains, inflammation, ulceration, and female weakness. Includes testimonial from Mrs. Emma J. Bankes of Morrisburg Pa and offers a free Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail with a 21 cent stamp.
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Hmma J. Bankes
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Dr. Pierce
Breathitt County Arson Case Ends with Acquittals
Jackson Kentucky June 17 arson cases disposed of Crawford and Tharp freed no indictments returned by the grand jury Some say murder trials may follow Jett and White likely to be released Jurors may have been county residents drawn by dominant faction defense closed with County Judge Margia as key witness state to rebut today.
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Crawford
Tharp
Margia
Jett
White
Breathitt County
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Thomas White
Allhl
Mob seen in Dubuque as crowd attacks street car
In Dubuque Iowa a mob stoned a street car after five weeks idle and troops were called to the scene. Soldiers guarded the company office as the mob later damaged the power plant. Police and militia dispersed the crowd without further incident.
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Dubuque
Murderer Richards captured near Eau Claire escape
Edward Richards sought for the Van Wert murder with accomplice Tom Roach was spotted in Eau Claire. A chase along the railroad track ended with Richards fighting off deputies and escaping into the woods, while Roach was captured.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Edward Richards
Charles Johns
van Wert
Tom Roach
Eau Claire
James Murrell
Richards
Marshal Park
Roach
Postal Oddities and Surprising Misspellings Highlight Mail System
A historical note details recurring postal deficits since 1835 and vague addressing that prevents delivery. It cites Benjamin Franklin’s claim of universal weekly mail and discusses foreign mail requiring double postage. Chicago post office records show 280 spellings for Chicago, with examples like Zizazo Jagjago Hipa ho Jajiro and Chachicho. Success uses seven letters, with three letters shared with happiness.
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Benjamin Franklin
Chicago
RooseveltVisits Baltimore for Northeastern Saengerfest
An immense police guard surrounded President Roosevelt during his Baltimore visit for the Northeastern Saengerfest. Ralph M. Easley, secretary of the National Civic Federation, was saved from a deadly fall in the Colorado mountains by grabbing a burro’s tail. In response to urgent invitations, the United States agreed to
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Baltimore
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Colorado
United States
Charley and Beatrice Debate Genius and Pity
Charley declares friends say he has eccentric genius and Beatrice responds with a witty remark lamenting his lack of true genius. The banter showcases their playful relationship and sharp humor.
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Beatrice
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